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Modified DASH diet shows blood pressure benefits for adults with diabetes

An estimated 38.1 million adults in the United States had diagnosed diabetes in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

11 Jun 2025

Scientists discover hundreds of new metabolites linked to the human microbiome

Human metabolism is a complex web of chemical processes and interactions between our cells and the microbes living within us.

10 Jun 2025

Is it time to rethink dairy? Here’s what 25 years of research reveals for women

A 25-year Finnish cohort study found that higher intake of liquid dairy products lowers the risk of osteoporotic and general fractures in older women. Cheese consumption was specifically linked to reduced hip fracture risk, while overall fracture risk was unaffected by cheese.

10 Jun 2025

Is that evening glass of wine really good for your heart?

A comprehensive AHA review finds overwhelming evidence that heavy alcohol use increases cardiovascular disease risk, while the benefits of low-to-moderate drinking remain unproven and uncertain. The authors recommend prioritizing proven heart-healthy habits over alcohol for cardiovascular protection.

10 Jun 2025

New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published the first clinical practice guideline to put lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care.

10 Jun 2025

What researchers found when they compared food labels in 17 countries

New research uncovers how hyper-palatable foods saturate the US food supply and highlights urgent public health challenges posed by engineered foods worldwide.

9 Jun 2025

Teen sleep patterns play key role in long-term heart health

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that teens with earlier, more efficient, and less variable sleep patterns at age 15 had better cardiovascular health at age 22.

9 Jun 2025

Creatine offers broad health benefits beyond fitness

Creatine, the supplement popular with athletes for its ability to help build strength and power, is increasingly being recognized for its broad health benefits.

9 Jun 2025

What happened when 13,768 people started eating more mindfully?

Higher mindful eating scores are linked to healthier plant-based diets and less meat and dairy consumption among French adults. The study identifies specific psychological traits that help drive positive dietary choices.

9 Jun 2025

Study reveals 15 hidden genetic risk factors for celiac disease

This comprehensive GWAS reveals 15 new genetic variants linked to celiac disease, offering insights for earlier detection and tailored treatment strategies.

9 Jun 2025

Preeclampsia linked to long-term cerebrovascular damage and worsened stroke outcomes

Pre-eclampsia (PE), a serious hypertensive disorder that affects approximately 3–8% of pregnant women, is known to have long-lasting effects on the maternal vascular system.

6 Jun 2025

Survey: Most Americans cannot identify what counts as high blood pressure

Hypertension or high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack and stroke, the two top causes of death in the United States, is one of the most widespread chronic illnesses in America, afflicting nearly half of adults.

6 Jun 2025

Eating more pulses and vegetables lowers stress by boosting beneficial gut bacteria, study finds

Higher diet quality, especially with more pulses and vegetables, was linked to greater Lachnospira abundance in the gut and lower stress scores among Japanese adults. The relationship appears to be mediated by specific gut bacteria rather than a direct effect of diet on stress.

6 Jun 2025

Scientists identify genetic clues linking air pollution to neurodegeneration

This review highlights how air pollution and occupational inhalation exposures may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders by triggering epigenetic changes. The authors stress the urgent need for advanced research to identify early biomarkers and guide protective health strategies for high-risk populations.

6 Jun 2025

Healthy diet improves metabolism even without weight loss

Nearly one-third of people who adopted and adhered to a healthy diet did not lose any weight, but still reaped many health benefits, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University, Israel.

6 Jun 2025

Maternal exposure to metals rewires infants’ gut and resistance genes

Prenatal exposure to trace elements like selenium, copper, and arsenic can significantly alter the infant gut microbiome, metabolism, and antibiotic resistance gene patterns. These changes appear as early as three months and evolve during the first year of life.

5 Jun 2025

New Japanese database reveals how gut microbes and diet connect

Researchers have launched the NIBN Japan Microbiome Database, featuring over 2,000 gut microbiome profiles from healthy Japanese adults with extensive lifestyle and dietary metadata. This resource aims to accelerate microbiome-health research and enable precision medicine insights.

5 Jun 2025

Can pregnant mothers trust online nutrition advice?

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5 Jun 2025

Study challenges taurine as a biomarker of aging

Research in animals and humans has suggested low levels of taurine may be a driver for aging, which has led to discussions about whether taurine is an aging biomarker.

5 Jun 2025

Transcendental Meditation may offer lasting benefits for heart health in high-risk Black adults

A newly published randomized controlled trial in Frontiers in Medicine has found that the practice of Transcendental Meditation® (TM) may significantly reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in Black men and women at high risk for heart disease.

5 Jun 2025

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Modified DASH diet shows blood pressure benefits for adults with diabetes

Scientists discover hundreds of new metabolites linked to the human microbiome

Is it time to rethink dairy? Here’s what 25 years of research reveals for women

Is that evening glass of wine really good for your heart?

New guideline puts lifestyle interventions at the forefront of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes care

What researchers found when they compared food labels in 17 countries

Teen sleep patterns play key role in long-term heart health

Creatine offers broad health benefits beyond fitness

What happened when 13,768 people started eating more mindfully?

Study reveals 15 hidden genetic risk factors for celiac disease

Preeclampsia linked to long-term cerebrovascular damage and worsened stroke outcomes

Survey: Most Americans cannot identify what counts as high blood pressure

Eating more pulses and vegetables lowers stress by boosting beneficial gut bacteria, study finds

Scientists identify genetic clues linking air pollution to neurodegeneration

Healthy diet improves metabolism even without weight loss

Maternal exposure to metals rewires infants’ gut and resistance genes

New Japanese database reveals how gut microbes and diet connect

Can pregnant mothers trust online nutrition advice?

Study challenges taurine as a biomarker of aging

Transcendental Meditation may offer lasting benefits for heart health in high-risk Black adults

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